CarVerify

Free Car Check

E37 WET

1987 Volkswagen Campervan

White Diesel 1508cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

112,340 mi
Last recorded112,340 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Campervan109,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 WET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,508cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 112,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 111,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 110,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap not connected to filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in front of rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both shock absorbers upper mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front side steps areas heavily corroded

nearside front jacking point area corroded

oil and coolant levels low

Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler neck not connected to cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch within shock absorber mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in front of rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch within shock absorber mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front arch/cab step area corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front sill corroded near front jacking point outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance

rusting on chassis around engine area

slight corrosion on various outer panels

Fail 26 Jul 2019 107,095 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both rear indicators appear dim (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s cab floor corroded through under seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet requires adjusting (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance

rusting on chassis around engine area

slight corrosion on various outer panels

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,390 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bottom door hinge worn advise attention (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 103,390 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer insecure on brackets and vibrating bad on tickover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear floor sections behind rear wheels corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2x wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bottom door hinge worn advise attention (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2018 102,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose insecure At filter (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose insecure At pump (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2017 100,332 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge + cracking on sidewall

exhaust corroded

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,179 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 99,179 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,118 miles

Both front steps corroded

Rear floor corroded offside

Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,118 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Wiper arm insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front steps corroded

Rear floor corroded offside

Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,395 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,374 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

high beam warning lamp not working

nearside and offside outer sill body kit fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2012 94,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

high beam warning lamp not working

nearside and offside outer sill body kit fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 94,303 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

plastic body kit fitted making inspection of many prescribed areas impossible

Pass 17 Aug 2011 91,026 miles

unable to fully inspect condition of chassis and underbody due to thick coating of underseal, areas not treated has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,593 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,153 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,153 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 89,580 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 89,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2006 89,550 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
Full Volkswagen Campervan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E37 WET is a 1987 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,508cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 109,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E37 WET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E37 WET?

You can check the full history of E37 WET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E37 WET registered?

E37 WET is a 1987 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E37 WET safe to buy?

The MOT history for E37 WET shows 25 tests with a 52% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E37 WET have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E37 WET. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.